Chances are, like many of us, your shoulders are rounded in, your spine is slumped forward, and your breath is compressed and shallow. An all to common form we find ourselves in at our desks, in the car, on the train or even relaxing on the sofa. Reverse that stagnant flow of energy that makes us feel depleted, defeated, and emotionally closed off with a simple stretch you can do throughout the day.
Standing with the feet hip distance apart or squarely seated towards the front of your seat,
- Clasp your hands behind your back.
- Roll the heads of your shoulders back while drawing your shoulder blades down your back.
- With your arms extended draw your clasped hands down and away from your back at the same time.
- Draw your naval towards your spine, firming your belly and lengthening your lower back as you imagine your breastbone being drawn upward.
- Once you have found this physical posture activate the heart opening energy this position has to offer by taking 3 long complete inhales and exhales.
Take it one step further. Set a timer on your phone to go off every 60 minutes throughout the day. Freeze at those moments, notice your posture and what your tendencies are. Take this heart opening pose and add any other motions, movements or poses you feel compelled to find balance.
